Author Archives : Mohan Garikiparithi

Mohan Garikiparithi got his degree in medicine from Osmania University (University of Health Sciences). He practiced clinical medicine for over a decade before he shifted his focus to the field of health communications. During his active practice he served as the head of the Dept. of Microbiology in a diagnostic centre in India. On a three-year communications program in Germany, Mohan developed a keen interest in German Medicine (Homoeopathy), and other alternative systems of medicine. He now advocates treating different medical conditions without the use of traditional drugs. An ardent squash player, Mohan believes in the importance of fitness and wellness.

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Foods for Better Brain Power

Wouldn’t it be great if there was a magic pill for brainpower? Or at least a food you could eat to ensure your memory and decision-making abilities remained at a high level into the future? Unfortunately, things are not so easy. Memory slips and cognitive decline are commonplace with age. Low stimulation, inflammation, isolation, and ...click here to read more

Is 120/80 Ideal for Everybody?

Most people recognize the 120/80 ratio as one thing: a healthy blood pressure. But should it be the goal for everybody? A blood pressure reading of 120/80 millimeters of mercury (mmHg) means systolic pressure is 120 mmHg and diastolic is 80 mmHg and is considered healthy. Recently, however, the parameters have shifted. The American College ...click here to read more

Is Your Tongue the Key to Better Sleep?

If you’re struggling with poor sleep, it could be a result of sleep apnea. And a fat tongue might be contributing to your condition. That’s right, a fat tongue. Didn’t realize you could have a fat tongue? I hear you. Most people don’t think fat gets in anywhere and everywhere. But it does. Fat can ...click here to read more

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Are You Hearing Those Good Vibrations?

When the Beach Boys sang about good vibrations, I wonder if they were thinking about music’s influence on your health. It might not seem like it, but the ability to hear and feel sound vibrations may help with a variety of ailments from anxiety to joint pain. Hearing is about a lot more than listening ...click here to read more

Five Quick Fixes for Energy Lulls

It happens often, and to some more than others. When an energy lull hits, most people will do anything to power through. Eating a candy bar or drinking a soda or energy drink might be easy and offer short-term help, but generally causes more trouble in the long run. The crash comes hard and fast, ...click here to read more

Giving Your Liver a Rest In January

Maybe you’re not a person who does a little extra over the holidays. That’s great. For the rest of us, a dry January might help give our livers a rest. December and the Christmas–New Year haze can bring down even the best of us. It’s a time of a lot of partying and indulging, usually ...click here to read more

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